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Wedding reception
Join groupThe wedding reception is where the party really starts. It’s where you and your guests will celebrate your “I dos” with drinking, dancing, mixing and mingling. Find out how to choose the best venue for you, how to decorate it, and of course, how to choose the menu.
Has anyone done a cocktail reception instead of a sit down dinner? We are planning to have an open bar and I wasn't sure how this would work. If so what were your pros and cons?
I'm sure one of the main factors that went into the decision of your choice of venue (other than how it looks) is the food options available. Or if you're using an outside caterer, there must be...
Hey everyone! Music was something really important to my fiancé and I, we want to have amazing music keeping everyone dancing! What are some of your must have wedding songs?! I think a great one for...
Hello everyone!! I hope everyone and their loved ones are staying safe and healthy through all these frustrating times! My husband and I already got married on our own in September, but we're hoping...
Hello all! I'm looking for table wine suggestions - brands, price points, anything really! Thanks in advance
Hello All, I am trying to get some insight on what it would cost for a wedding cake. Our wedding is very small, 17 people (immediate family only) including bride and groom. Ideally we would like a 2...
Hello everyone, I have a question I'm hoping someone can help me with.. I'll take any advice. We are planning our wedding for this summer and we were hoping to rent a bus to take our guests (about 50...
Hey guys, just wondering anyone get married at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto during Covid?
Hi everyone, we were just informed by our venue that no dancing is allowed - has anyone run into this issue? How have you been changing your receptions if so? We are contemplating moving the date but...
Hey friends! We’re in the midst of planning our wedding. We plan to hire a DJ and then separately hire a friend to MC. I was wondering if anyone has “hired” a friend for a position like this— with...
Hey everyone! We are looking to host our own tent wedding reception, as well as outdoor ceremony somewhere outside of calgary, but wondering if there is any place out there with private land to...
Hi everyone. What are people thoughts on back yard low key wedding food ideas. I was thinking about getting pasta pantry and someone can go get it or get them to deliver. Also go to Costco get some...
We are debating right now to have a band or a DJ. The DJ comes with our venue so it would not be at any extra cost. Did you regret not having a band at your wedding?
Hi all! I reeeeally want to do this with our event space but am having a hard time finding the frame/posts from local vendors in the Okanagan. I would be fine with making them myself if I had to. Any...
Does anyone have any pictures of their head table decor? I'm trying to see what I like but everything on Pintrest seems too "extra" I've also read some "hacks" that say to use the bridal party...
Hello everyone! I have been trying to find some parent/child dance songs for my reception. I am struggling to find a song that would work for both father/daughter and mother/son as we will both be...
Hey, I was thinking about ordering some neon signs for behind the head table. Has anyone ordered one and have recommendations? What size did you order? Thanks!
I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the head table on the seating chart - as my wedding party is going to know where they are sitting prior to the wedding day (plus the head table will look...
I'm wondering what people think of lawn games? I'm debating renting some for my cocktail hour.. However, do people find them worth renting / making: are they used or end up ignored, do people think...
I find it so stressful & exhausting. There is so many factors to consider. I finally had it narrowed down to 3 and my first choice just informed me our date is no longer available. I still have...
My FH and I have decided to do a buffet for our wedding meal. The company is providing all dishes and cutlery we do know that we need to rent/buy glasses for our wedding but do I need to get charger...
Hey brides! I’ve been engaged since June 2019 and supposed to be getting married in August 2021 in York Region/ON. I’m clinging to hope that an effective vaccine will help make my wedding “more”...
Hey all, wondering about any advice, ideas or experiences with their outdoor summer weddings. Ceremony I'm not to worried about as not super long, it's the evening and they'll have cold drinks but...
So I am marrying the son of a tattoo artist and multiple family members are artists including myself and had a thought that instead of just doing a garter removal on the wedding day from the bride,...
What are some must-have shots that you must take at your wedding? Of course, you have your staples like the kiss at the altar, the grand entrance, and the full bridal party shots. But there are also...
Hello, So my FH and I have been discussing the possibility of moving our reception/hall to next year since it looks as if we won't have more than 50-100 people this year (Planning a 250-300 person...
My wedding is Oct 31 2021 and I'm planning on doing all of my own table/reception decor, my max amount of people invited is 48 and I'm totally fine with cutting that down to less than that. Right now...
My wedding is this august and I’m hoping that my venue can have 100 guests outdoors and 50 indoors by then and if they can, I thought about the idea of having 100 guests at the ceremony (ceremony...
I know a lot of people want their ideal wedding with the basic wonderful traditions . Great! I have a dilemma (my pop) who passed in 2017 was my everything there I am walking myself down the isle...